Egypt's EGAS to Begin Seismic Survey as African Oil Projects Progress Slowly in 2026
Egypt's EGAS is set to commence a seismic survey in the Eastern Mediterranean in 2026, as African oil projects slowly progress amid challenges in countries like Ghana, Angola, and Nigeria. While Egypt faces declining natural gas production, upcoming bid rounds in several nations signal ongoing opportunities for growth, alongside significant projects like TOTALEnergies' initiative in Mozambique entering heavy construction.
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In 2025, African oil projects progressed slowly, with minimal activity in Ghana and stagnant output in Angola. Nigeria reached the revamp stage but showed little growth. Egypt struggled with declining natural gas production while Libya faced threats from militancy.
Algeria indicated potential output growth but remained fourth among Africa's top crude oil producers. The Central African nations continued their gradual pace. In 2026, major projects are expected to gain momentum, including TOTALEnergies' 13MMTPA project in Mozambique, set to enter heavy construction, and Phase 1 of EGAS's seismic survey in the Eastern Mediterranean. Meanwhile, smaller projects across multiple countries contribute to local economies, and upcoming bid rounds in Angola, Congo Brazzaville, Egypt, and Nigeria signal ongoing opportunities.
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